Elie Bouka

Elie Bouka
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Bouka with the Calgary Stampeders in 2022
Personal information
Born: (1992-08-15) August 15, 1992 (age 32)
Laval, Quebec
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
University:Calgary
Position:Defensive back
CFL draft:2016 / round: 3 / pick: 24
Undrafted:2016
Career history
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Elie Christopher Bouka (born August 15, 1992) is a Canadian professional football defensive back. He played CIS football for the Calgary Dinos.

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

Bouka was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2016.[1][2] He was placed on injured reserve on August 30, 2016, after suffering a hamstring injury in the preseason.[3]

On August 1, 2017, Bouka was waived by the Cardinals with an injury settlement after suffering an ankle injury.[4]

Saskatchewan Roughriders (first stint)

Bouka was drafted by the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in the third round of the 2016 CFL Draft. After his release from the Cardinals, he signed with the Roughriders on September 20, 2017. He played in four games for the Roughriders in 2017.[5]

Philadelphia Eagles

On January 3, 2018, Bouka signed a reserve/future contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.[6] He was waived/injured by the Eagles on April 30, 2018, and was placed on injured reserve.[7]

On February 21, 2019, Bouka was waived by the Eagles.[8]

Saskatchewan Roughriders (second stint)

Bouka signed with the Roughriders on April 30, 2019.[9] He was placed on the Roughriders' suspended list on July 3, 2021.[10]

Calgary Stampeders

Bouka was signed by the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL on February 10, 2022.[11]

References

  1. ^ Green, Adam (May 2, 2016). "Arizona Cardinals agree to terms with 16 undrafted free agents". ArizonaSports.com. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  2. ^ Urban, Darren (June 24, 2016). "Cardinals Mine Canada For Elie Bouka". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  3. ^ "Cardinals' Elie Bouka: Headed for injured reserve". CBSSports.com. August 30, 2016. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
  4. ^ Crabtree, Curtis (August 2, 2017). "Cardinals sign two defensive tackles, release Elie Bouka with settlement". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  5. ^ "Elie Bouka". cfl.ca. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  6. ^ McPherson, Chris (January 3, 2018). "Roster Moves: Eagles Sign Four Players To Reserve/Futures Contracts". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Archived from the original on April 9, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
  7. ^ McPherson, Chris (April 30, 2018). "CB Elie Bouka Waived/Injured By Eagles". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  8. ^ Williams, Charean (February 21, 2019). "Eagles cut Elie Bouka". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  9. ^ "Elie Bouka". footballdb.com. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  10. ^ "Coors Light Training Camp Opening Roster Set". Riderville.com. July 3, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  11. ^ "EX-DINO BOUKA COMES BACK HOME". Stampeders.com. February 10, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
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